Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
Incline
Parable
Bible References
Incline
Psalm 78:2
I will open my mouth in a parable [to instruct using examples];
I will utter dark and puzzling sayings of old [that contain important truth]—
I will open my mouth in a parable [to instruct using examples];
I will utter dark and puzzling sayings of old [that contain important truth]—
Matthew 13:35
This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet:
“I will open My mouth in parables;
I will utter things [unknown and unattainable] that have been hidden [from mankind] since the foundation of the world.”
I will utter things [unknown and unattainable] that have been hidden [from mankind] since the foundation of the world.”
Parable
Numbers 23:7
Balaam took up his [first] discourse (oracle) and said:
“Balak, the king of Moab, has brought me from Aram (Syria),
from the mountains of the east, [saying,]
‘Come, curse [the descendants of] Jacob for me;
And come, [violently] denounce Israel.’
from the mountains of the east, [saying,]
‘Come, curse [the descendants of] Jacob for me;
And come, [violently] denounce Israel.’
Ezekiel 20:49
Then I said, “Ah, Lord God! They are saying of me, ‘Is he not [just] speaking in parables and making allegories?’”
Matthew 13:11
Jesus replied to them, “To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted.
Dark
Proverbs 1:6
To understand a proverb and a figure [of speech] or an enigma with its interpretation,
And the words of the wise and their riddles [that require reflection].
To understand a proverb and a figure [of speech] or an enigma with its interpretation,
And the words of the wise and their riddles [that require reflection].
Daniel 8:23
“At the latter period of their reign,
When the transgressors have finished,
Aking will arise
Insolent and skilled in intrigue and cunning.
“At the latter period of their reign,
When the transgressors have finished,
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Insolent and skilled in intrigue and cunning.
Luke 12:3 For that reason, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed on the housetops.
2 Corinthians 3:12
Since we have such a [glorious] hope and confident expectation, we speak with great courage,